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/na.tyʁ/

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Translation

nature

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Word origin

From Latin natura ('birth, character, the natural order'), from natus, the past participle of nasci ('to be born'). The same root gives English nature, native and innate.

Origin
Latin
Root
natura
English cognates
nature, native, innate

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralnatures

Examples

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We like walking in nature on Sundays.

futures.

We must protect nature for future generations.

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She has a gentle nature, open to others.

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Walking in the open countryside relaxes me after a busy week.

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Her gentle nature leads people to trust her.

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This word is taught in chapter 14, lesson 7: nature, fumer, mémoire and 7 more words.